finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
When it comes to books, I’m a historical fiction kind of girl. As long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to “old” stories – the ones filled with period dresses, adventures in the unknown and bedtime at sundown. Don’t all us mothers dream of a sundown bedtime? Even though my daughter is just two, […]
source Bras are expensive, and nursing bras are no exception. Although it might not be the most fun lingerie shopping trip, having a properly fitting nursing bra is key to breastfeeding success. Can I get a hearty “Amen!”? To small and a mama risks plugged ducts and other complications, to loose and the lack of […]
This precious boy has bounded through the first half of his first year. I can hardly believe that my snuggly little man is rolling, sitting, smiling, cooing and filling with more and more life each day. He has become a super mama’s boy and is absolutely smitten with his sister. He loves being close to […]
Oh my heavens. I am drowning in boxes. And a teething baby. And I can’t find any of our towels. Yay. Moving is pure craziness! Don’t get me wrong, all kinds of good crazy, but I keep reminding myself that it’s going to take time to settle. And that’s ok because this is our home […]
Yay! Today kicks off the first Plentiful Pantry link-up that Amy and I are hosting! The linky will be open today through the 22nd which gives you a whole week to link up an old post or write a fresh one. Here’s a list of potential topics! For today’s Plentiful Pantry I thought I’d share […]
In celebration of Valentine’s day 19 lovely ladies and I are giving away an iPad Mini! I really really really hope one of my readers wins! And, a special thank you to Myranda for coordinating everything. Here are all the details straight from her: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 5 // 6 // […]
Look who jumped into my self photo? The sweetest girl on the block! She wanted a “peek-chure with mama” :) Obsessing over /// curtains! I’ve bought two different sets for our living room and can’t decide which I like best. I think it will depend on what couch we end up with. P.S. Curtains are […]
TACO SOUPBrought to you by Claire from The Adventures of Lactating Girl INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz) corn 1 can (14 oz) black beans 1 packet taco seasoning 4 cups beef broth DIRECTIONS […]
The keys. They are in our hands and everything is official. This place is home! We met our realtor at the house on Friday evening for the key hand off and celebrated with scrumptious wood fire pizza from a food truck around the corner. I’m officially obsessed with one of the pizzas – white sauce, […]
a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013 Jemma /// Oh the sass! 52 weeks of Jemma sass, that’s what ya’ll have comin’ at ya – Miss Jemma Sassafras! Max /// This is the chair my poor Max flipped out of last week :( Shame on mama for thinking she could […]
It was the summer before 4th grade. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky and my family and I were at a minor league baseball game. Not my favorite activity, but hey, what’s an eight year old to do other than tag along? My mama asked me the score of the game and a squinted […]